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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.01, 8,202.02 and 2,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.01, 8,202.02 and 2,346 is: 3,519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.01 : 8,202.02 = 2,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.01/8,202.02 = 2,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.01x = 8,202.02 × 2,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.01x = 19,241,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,241,938.92/5,468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.00

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